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edify To edify is defined as to instruct someone in way that enlightens them or uplifts them morally, spiritually or intellectually. An example of edify is when you educate someone about a complex religious subject.
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- Edification is defined as spiritual, moral or intellectual improvement. An example of edification is a once greedy person donating their time and money to homeless people. edification
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- verb. make composed, quiet. 1  allay. 2  alleviate. 3  appease. 4  assuage. 5  balm. 6  becalm. 7  compose. 8  cool. 9  cool it. 10  cool out. 11  hush. 12  lay back. 13  lull. 14  mitigate. 15  mollify. 16  pacify. 17  placate. 18  quiet. 19  quieten. 20  relax. 21  relieve. 22  sedate. 23  settle. 24  simmer down. 25  soft-pedal. 26  soothe. 27  steady. 28  still. 29  stroke. 30  take it easy. 31  take the edge off. 32  tranquilize.
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improve Definition of improve. improved. ; improving. transitive verb. 1 archaic : employ, use. 2a : to enhance in value or quality : make betterb : to increase the value of (land or property) by making it more useful for humans (as by cultivation or the erection of buildings)c : to grade and drain (a road) and apply surfacing material other than pavement.
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- Electronic data interchange (EDI) is an electronic communication method that provides standards for exchanging data via any electronic means.
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Edification; Edify The Greek words oikodomeo, to build, oikodome, the act of building, are used both literally and figuratively in the New Testament; edify, edifying, edification, are the translation of the King James Version in some 20 passages, all in the figurative sense of the promotion of growth in Christian character. the Revised Version (British and American) in 2 Corinthians 10:8; 13:10; Ephesians 4:12,16; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 renders build up, building up, making the force of the figure ...
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notify Notify is defined as to tell, or to make known. An example of notify is to send someone a letter that her payment is late. notify. notify.
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intensify verb (used with object), intensified, intensifying. 1. to make intense or more intense. 2. to make more acute; strengthen or sharpen. 3. Photography. to increase the density and contrast of (a negative) chemically. verb (used without object), intensified, intensifying.
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- Definition of SAPONIFY. transitive verb. : to convert (as fat) into soap; specifically: to hydrolyze (a fat) with alkali to form a soap and glycerol. intransitive verb. : to undergo saponifying. — sa·pon·i·fi·able \-ˌfī-ə-bəl\ adjective.
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acknowledge An example of acknowledge is agreeing that it is true that you were supposed to be home an hour ago. Acknowledge is defined as to show thanks or appreciation or to recognize someone's efforts or accomplishments.
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- verb. The definition of acknowledge means to state that something is real, factual or true. An example of acknowledge is agreeing that it is true that you were supposed to be home an hour ago.
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Electronic Data Interchange Electronic Data Interchange Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the electronic exchange of business information using a public standard format. It provides a common language for formatting business transactions which facilitates business-to-business integration by the flow of standardized electronic transactions between trading partners throughout the world.
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- deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged. 1  depress, 2  dishearten, 3  dispirit, 4  dismay, 5  intimidate, 6  pour cold water on, 7  throw cold water on, 8  deject, 9  restrain, 10  demoralise, 11  put off, 12  get down, 13  cast down, 14  demoralize. 15  encourage, 16  elate, 17  hearten.
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encompass Verb[edit] encompass ‎(third-person singular simple present encompasses, present participle encompassing, simple past and past participle encompassed) ( 1 transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle. ( transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
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- Full Definition of EMULSIFY. transitive verb. : to disperse (as an oil) in an emulsion; also: to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion.— emul·si·fi·able \i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī-ə-bəl\ adjective.— emul·si·fi·ca·tion \i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən\ noun.See emulsify defined for English-language learners.ull Definition of EMULSIFY. transitive verb. : to disperse (as an oil) in an emulsion; also: to convert (two or more immiscible liquids) into an emulsion. — emul·si·fi·able \i-ˈməl-sə-ˌfī-ə-bəl\ adjective. — emul·si·fi·ca·tion \i-ˌməl-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən\ noun. See emulsify defined for English-language learners.
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- verb (used with object), mortified, mortifying. 1. to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self-respect. 2. to subjugate (the body, passions, etc.) by abstinence, ascetic discipline, or self-inflicted suffering. 3. Pathology. to affect with gangrene or necrosis.
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calm 1. To make or become calm.Also used with down : allay, balm, becalm, lull, quiet, settle, still, tranquilize. 2. To ease the anger or agitation of.Also used with down : appease, assuage, conciliate, dulcify, gentle, mollify, pacify, placate, propitiate, soften, soothe, sweeten. Idiom: pour oil on troubled water.
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pall emulsify - cause to become an emulsion; make into an emulsion. 1  alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue.
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: personify(Verb) To be an example of; to have all the attributes of. Mozart could be said to personify the idea of a musical genius. personify(Verb) To create a representation of an abstract quality in the form of a literary character.
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Dakota Access Pipeline -·ized·, -·iz·ing. 1  to make a canal through. 2  to change into or make like a canal. 3  to provide an outlet for, esp. by directing into a specific channel or channels.
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- Definition of SAPONIFY. transitive verb. : to convert (as fat) into soap; specifically: to hydrolyze (a fat) with alkali to form a soap and glycerol. intransitive verb. : to undergo saponifying.
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Definition of 'sanctify' Definition of 'sanctify'. sanctify (sæŋktɪfaɪ ) If something is sanctified by a priest or other holy person, the priest or holy person officially approves of it, or declares it to be holy. She is trying to make amends for her marriage not being sanctified.
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edification Originally edification had a strictly religious sense, in the meaning of building up of the soul, from the Latin term aedificationem, for construction or building. From the same word we get edifice, meaning a building, especially a large and imposing one. So, you see, edification is all about efforts to build you into a more sound human being. Children can have a particular dislike for TV shows or books that are considered edifying by their parents or teachers.
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edify To edify is defined as to instruct someone in way that enlightens them or uplifts them morally, spiritually or intellectually. An example of edify is when you educate someone about a complex religious subject. edify. edify. To instruct especially so as to encourage intellectual, moral, or spiritual improvement.
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nullify Definition of nullify. nullified. ; nullifying. transitive verb. 1 : to make null (see 1null 1); especially : to make legally null and void nullify a law. 2 : to make of no value or consequence (see consequence 3) a promise later nullified.
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- edify. vb, -fies, -fying or-fied. 1. (tr) to improve the morality, intellect, etc, of, esp by instruction. [C14: from Old French edifier, from Latin aedificāre to construct, from aedēs a dwelling, temple + facere to make].